Being a Muslim Influencer Is Scary.

Being a muslim influencer is scary because are you influencing someone to do haram or halal?

Imagine you post something haram and hundreds of people start doing the same thing. 

Imagine you post something halal and people start doing the same thing. 

Be wise about what you post on the internet

Being a Muslim influencer isn’t just about sharing outfits, advice, or daily routines. It’s deeper than aesthetics, numbers, or engagement rates. It's about impact.

And that’s… a little scary sometimes.

Because here’s the truth that we don’t always like to sit with:
You are either influencing people toward something halal or toward something haram. There’s no in-between. There’s no “just content.” Everything we share plants a seed and we don’t get to decide what kind of garden someone else grows from it.

Imagine for a second…

You post something haram. Maybe it felt small, maybe it didn’t feel like a big deal in the moment. But then hundreds maybe thousands of people see it. And they start doing the same thing. Maybe they never thought to do it before. Maybe they were on the fence. But your post made them feel like it was okay.

And now you’re not just responsible for your own actions, but you’ve unknowingly encouraged so many others down that same path. 

That’s a weight that hits differently.

Because we’re not just here to be seen. We’re here to be accountable.

And that’s the part nobody really talks about.

The internet has made certain things so normal that we don’t even blink anymore. Haram has become so beautifully packaged to peoples eyes, so socially accepted, that we scroll right past it like it’s nothing. It’s not that we don’t know. It’s that we’ve grown used to ignoring it.

Music? Everywhere. Trends that go against our values? Constant. Content that leaves you feeling more empty than full? Nonstop.
And what do we tell ourselves?

“It’s not that deep.”
“Everyone’s doing it.”
“I’m not trying to be an Islamic page anyway.”
“It’s just one video.”

But here’s the question I always come back to:

Is one video worth your Akhira?

Is one trend, one song, one post, worth standing in front of Allah on the Day of Judgment and realizing… hundreds of people copied what you did?

Maybe you didn’t think much of it. But they did. Maybe you planted a seed without realizing what would grow from it.

This is where things get real. Because when you choose to be visible when you choose to influence you don’t get to pick and choose which parts you’re responsible for.

And I know… it feels like we can’t grow without using music.

Like we can’t go viral without hopping on that one trend.

Like we won’t get followers if we don’t bend a little.

But let me ask you something deeper.

Do you want people to stop on your video because of the music?
Or do you want them to stop because your content moved them?

Because it made them think.
Because it inspired change.
Because it reminded them of something bigger.
This is not about being perfect. It’s about being intentional.

You can still create beautiful content.
You can still have an aesthetic.
You can still share your life.

But don’t let trends dictate your truth. Don’t water down your values to gain views that disappear in 24 hours. Don’t forget that every action you normalize is one you may be held accountable for especially when others follow your lead.

our reach is a responsibility.
Your platform is a test.
And the internet may forget your post in 30 seconds
but your Book of Deeds won’t.

I say this as a reminder to myself first because I know how easy it is to justify things in the name of growth. But I also know what it feels like to pause before posting, and ask:

Is this pleasing to Allah?

And I promise you, the barakah that comes from doing it right, will always outweigh the clout that comes from doing it fast.

Be the reason someone chooses what’s right.

Not what’s popular.
Not what’s easy.
Not what’s trendy.
And if that means growing slower, then so be it.
Because at least your growth is pure.
At least your influence is clean.
At least your reward is intact.

And that’s something no view count can measure.

But now… imagine this instead.

You post something halal. Something beautiful. Something pure. Something real.

You share a reminder that came from your heart. A story of struggle. A gentle nudge toward salah. A simple hadith. Or maybe just the way you live your life with purpose, with modesty, with remembrance.

And the best part?

You may never even realize the full extent of your reward.
But Allah sees it all.

Every heart you soften.

Every tear someone sheds from being reminded of Him.

Every good action sparked by your presence online.

This is the kind of influence that outlives you.

You may not have millions of followers.

You may not go viral.

You may not trend on any algorithm.

But your words… your presence… your sincerity they matter.

Because they point people back to Allah.

Because while everyone else is chasing visibility, you’re chasing accountability.

And maybe just maybe you’ll be the reason someone turns back to their Lord.

And that, in and of itself, is worth more than any number on a screen.

Your sincerity doesn’t need to be loud to be life-changing.

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can post… won’t go viral.
It won’t be trending. It won’t have trending audio. It might not even get more than 200 views.

But one of those 200 could be the person who needed it most.
And that reminder you almost didn’t post? That tiny act of dawah? It could be the thing that changes someone’s entire day. Or life.

That’s what we forget in the noise.

You could be a lifestyle creator, a mom blogger, a business owner, a student but if you’re Muslim and you’re influencing people, then your faith walks with you online too.

You can still be you. You can still have fun, share your creativity, your personality, your routines, your favorite cafes, your passions. 

But never forget: who you are is always louder than what you post.

People notice what you stand for.

So ask yourself: When people land on your page what are they being invited into?

A life of reflection?

Or a life of distraction?

A life that feels rooted and real?

Or a life that’s curated for the sake of clicks?

Because one day, you won’t care how many people followed you.
You’ll care how many you led astray… or helped find their way back.

So yes, being a Muslim influencer is scary.

But it’s also an incredible opportunity.

To show that you can live in this world without being consumed by it.

To show that faith isn’t boring, backward, or restrictive it’s freeing.

To show that modesty is beautiful, remembrance is powerful, and that truth always, always wins.

Let your feed remind people of what really matters.

Not because you're perfect, but because you're trying.

And may Allah make every click you make, every word you type, and every person you reach a witness for you, not against you.

Ameen.